We are very excited that our own Ms. Martin will be dancing with John Grant.
John Thomas Grant, Jr. is the Chief Executive Officer of 100 Black Men of Atlanta (100) and has been a member of the organization for over 20 years. In his position, Grant is responsible for managing the organization’s day-to-day growth and direction. Grant has garnered a reputation among his Atlanta-chapter colleagues for his ability to obtain “blue-chip” corporate sponsors and successfully manage their investments in the organization. Under his leadership, the 100 has attained a level of visibility and prominence that underscores the importance of its philanthropic mission established by its founding members in 1986.
The Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter is excited to announce its panel of celebrity judges for “Dancing Stars of Atlanta” on June 2. WSB-TV Channel 2 Action News anchor John Bachman, Atlanta TV Journalist Kimberly Kennedy and WXIA 11Alive News anchor Brenda Wood will offer up scores to 10 local celebrities who will compete and fundraise in a one-night gala dance competition. Mirroring the popular TV show Dancing with the Stars, this event will take place on June 2, 2012 at the Loews Atlanta Hotel, 1065 Peachtree Street, Atlanta.
We are very excited that our own Mr. Quintanilla will be dancing with Amanda Olmstead.
Amanda was born in Jackson, Mississippi with one brother and one sister. She grew up in Jackson and graduated from Murrah High School and the University of Mississippi. While growing up, Amanda was extremely active in theater, with lead roles in productions such as, Carousel, Good News, Babes in Arms, and The Fantastics. Her interests included dance, from age 4, through University Dancers at Ole’ Miss. Other hobbies included singing, performing in musical theater, opera, and with jazz groups.
We hope you join us April 4th to celebrate Arthur Murray’s birthday with a worldwide dance party at the place it all started. In the mean time, check out this video from Fox5 New York about our 100 years of dance!
This year, we’re celebrating 100 years since Arthur Murray gave his first dance lesson. On April 4th, in studios throughout the world, we’ll join together in the biggest “birthday” dance ever to salute the master of the global groove! This bio, drawn from Wikipedia, will help give you a sense of the history of the dance legacy that we’re delighted to share with you!
Arthur Murray (April 4, 1895 – March 3, 1991) was a dance instructor and businessman, whose name is most often associated with the dance studio chain that bears his name. His pupils included Eleanor Roosevelt, the Duke of Windsor, and John D. Rockefeller Jr.
Arthur Murray was born in Galicia, Austria-Hungary in 1895 as Moses Teichmann. In August 1897, he was brought to America by his mother Sarah on the S.S. Friesland, and landed at Ellis Island. The Teichmanns settled in Ludlow Street, in Manhattan with his father, Abraham Teichmann. He started his business of teaching the world to dance in 1912 at the age of 17; he taught at night while working as a draftsman by day.
Mark your calendars, folks. Atlanta’s Dancing Stars is on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Loews Hotel Atlanta!
Dancing Stars is an exciting new benefit for the Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter. Reinventing the popular show, “Dancing with the Stars”, this fundraising event comprises of 10 celebrity dancers paired with 10 professional dancers, all raising funds by gaining votes! Then the dancers come together to compete in a one night gala dance competition, it’s an event you do not want to miss!
Dancing Stars’ aim is to support the programs and services provided for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, as well as their families and caregivers. Presently, someone develops Alzheimer’s every 69 seconds, and this disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the country and the only one that is increasing. Without your support, the Alzheimer’s Association will cease to aid those who are affected by this devastating disease.
Arthur Murray Atlanta has exciting news for folks who love to dance, enjoy champagne, h’ors d’ouevres, professional shows and historic hotels.
Attendees at the Alpharetta Studio’s Open House Dance next Thursday, Feb. 9 will have a chance to win an overnight stay at Georgia’s premier historic hotel!
A Midtown icon, the Georgian Terrace Hotel is located in the heart of Atlanta’s business and cultural district, across from the Fox Theatre. The hotel delivers a brand of service rarely found, even in the South.
Arthur Murray Atlanta, home to Atlanta’s best ballroom and Latin dance lessons, is pleased to invite friends, families and the public at large to an outstanding celebration at its Alpharetta Studio! We’re celebrating our one year anniversary at this newest location, during Arthur Murray’s 100 Year Anniversary. Please join us for complimentary hors d’ouevres, complimentary champagne and punch, great door prizes, free mini-lessons, and of course, a chance to dance!
We’ll be featuring a professional show with special guests, Rising Star American Style Smooth Champs Amanda Stuart & Justin Kaiser. Students from both studios are welcome to bring friends and family, and can download a poster to post or share via the link below.
Save the date:
Thursday, Feb. 9th, 12012 6:30 – 8 p.m. Alpharetta Studio 7855 North Point Parkway, Suite B (678) 795-9854
John Thomas Grant, Jr. is the Chief Executive Officer of 100 Black Men of Atlanta (100) and has been a member of the organization for over 20 years. In his position, Grant is responsible for managing the organization’s day-to-day growth and direction. Grant has garnered a reputation among his Atlanta-chapter colleagues for his ability to obtain “blue-chip” corporate sponsors and successfully manage their investments in the organization. Under his leadership, the 100 has attained a level of visibility and prominence that underscores the importance of its philanthropic mission established by its founding members in 1986.
3rd Annual “Dancing Stars of Atlanta”
Amanda was born in Jackson, Mississippi with one brother and one sister. She grew up in Jackson and graduated from Murrah High School and the University of Mississippi. While growing up, Amanda was extremely active in theater, with lead roles in productions such as, Carousel, Good News, Babes in Arms, and The Fantastics. Her interests included dance, from age 4, through University Dancers at Ole’ Miss. Other hobbies included singing, performing in musical theater, opera, and with jazz groups.
This year, we’re celebrating 100 years since Arthur Murray gave his first dance lesson. On April 4th, in studios throughout the world, we’ll join together in the biggest “birthday” dance ever to salute the master of the global groove! This bio, drawn from Wikipedia, will help give you a sense of the history of the dance legacy that we’re delighted to share with you!
Mark your calendars, folks. Atlanta’s Dancing Stars is on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Loews Hotel Atlanta!
